Health Lab

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Health Lab episodes

  • Preparedness for Teen Cardiac Emergencies in Schools and Communities

    Parents support CPR and AED training, but readiness varies, according to national poll. Read the full article here.


    Episode Transcript


    For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

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    5 min
  • Vasectomies Increasingly Popular Since Federal Right to Abortion Ended in 2022

    The contraceptive method growing in popularity could be an option for you. Read the full article here.


    Episode Transcript


    For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
  • How Covered is IVF in the United States?

    Analysis of in vitro fertilization policy plans offers a better picture of what kind of access patients actually have. Read the full article here.


    Episode Transcript


    For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
  • Ragweed Pollen Shows Negative Effect of Quality of Life for Some

    Ragweed pollen levels correlated with worse chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms. Read the full article here.


    Episode Transcript


    For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min
  • Improving UTI Care

    In an age of telehealth, portal messages and direct-to-consumer care, experts come together to create testing and treatment algorithms that reduce antibiotic resistance risk for UTI's. Read the full article here.


    Episode Transcript


    For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
  • Delays in Heart Surgery for Women due to One-Size-Fits-All Criteria

    Two studies showed similar disparities for different heart procedures. Read the full article.


    Episode Transcript


    For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min
  • How Student Debt is Impacting Nursing

    Potential limits on borrowing for a nursing education could affect decisions to stay in the profession or seek advanced training.


    Episode Transcript


    For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min
  • Private Equity Investment into IVF

    In a recent paper published in JAMA, researchers find that over 50% of IVF cycles in the United States are now done at fertility clinics affiliated with private equity firms. Read the full article here.


    Episode Transcript


    For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min
  • Study shows access to gender-affirming vaginoplasty improved quality of life for transfeminine patients

    A recent study finds that transfeminine people 18 years and older report significant benefits across multiple metrics 12 months after the procedure.


    Episode Transcript


    For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min
  • Studying Pathological Demand Avoidance

    Finding resources for parents of children with PDA can provide useful tools and help with addressing behavioral challenges.


    Episode Transcript


    For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

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